The neural nets from the 60s (perceptrons) were 2 layered networks that lacked inhibition, sparse connectivity, self-organization, and were prone to catastrophic interference. They were rubbish compared to what we have now, but a necessary step along the way. One of my biggest resentments towards AI researchers is that they use arguments from the 60s that were solved/refuted by psychologists and neuroscientists in the 80s.
Most computational neuroscientists are not interested in whole brain simulation. So while those that are have some good stabs at modeling various invertebrates and insects, it isn't fair to talk about modeling neurons in terms of a complete nervous system. Most models are very small scale (one or two neurons) for learning about ion channels, neurochemistry, etc or large scale, such as the visual system. With these models, you can make predictions about the effects of drugs (at the synapse) or about large scale brain damage (visual or memory systems). Granted, most people in comp neuro do not consider themselves to be AI researchers, but more like theoretical physicists: build the models, be they mathematical or neural, and use them for experimental predictions.
You raise a good point about learning. A problem with AI researchers is that they are scared of neural networks for reasons that have been solved since the 1980s, and are stuck with expert systems or other "symbol manipulating" programs. The problem with these programs is that they *suck* at learning. I really think that if the AI community looked at neural nets more often they would get closer to figuring this language thing out. With billions and billions of sentences it is hard to create a good system using the aforementioned techniques.
Actually, I have to wonder about this. I got into computers because of gaming (ie what parts do I need, how to troubleshoot problems, etc) and never had the latest console until my brother got a PS2 when I was 17. I can't help but wonder that if my parents had bought me an N64 instead of a PC for the family that Christmas if I would be where I am now.
Good article, but it talks about the media attention and does not discuss law enforcement with regards to the Catholic church or schoolteachers. What I mean to ask is this: Do principles cover up the actions of abusive teachers in the same way that bishops and cardinals do for abusive priests? Do they just transfer them to another school district like it is another parish? I wouldn't think so.
I can say the same thing for half the bands I listen to as well. It's better for the band to lose a nickel on the album and make a few dollars at the concert I go to later. Does the RIAA care? Nope.
The problem with those problems is that they are totally untestable. Everything (almost literally) has been correlated with ADHD or autism. For the latter there is specifically a study showing that rainfall during pregnancy (IIRC it was pregnancy) correlated with it, as well as having linoleum floors in your kitchen. The list goes on.
You can do animal models with the neuroendocrinological stuff, but those are also controversial for reasons of realism.
Speaking of diagnoses, the next DSM (handbook of mental disorders used by practitioners) may have Asperger's removed due to overdiagnosis. It is quite controversial in both psychology and psychiatry, because despite being an abused label it still exists. Other posters have mentioned how overdiagnosis hurts them, and this is probably the most shining example. Doctors are now expected to just say "He's different" or "She's full blown autistic", yet they know that Autism is a spectrum and that everyone is on it to some extent
Another thing about sports is energy. Kids can pay attention if they aren't always full of energy and ready to jump around. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a correlation between schools without recess anymore and ADHD cases.
The problem is that teachers and pediatricians are having too much of a say in pills for children. If only psychiatrists were allowed to prescribe psychoactive medication I wouldn't be surprised if we turned into less of a pill driven culture.
Yeah, because my parents *never* saw the flag draped coffins coming back from Vietnam, and my grandmother growing up in England during WWII completely missed the blitz.
Sarcasm aside, the world has always been a crazy place, and to say that kids today have to deal with terrorism and all that is really no different from past generations. I do agree with your general points though. And by the way, there is really no point in medicating autism. It's kind of like trying to give people pills for Down's Syndrome.
Was this doctor a pediatrician/general practitioner, someone in the education system, or a psychiatrist? I have noticed a trend (albeit anecdotal) of complaints about children on meds being targeted at doctors without proper behavioral/mental health training.
Treaties have to be ratified by the senate. Many senators will want to pass it (I assume) but you can expect others on both sides of the aisle to have some objections. Democrats will likely have problems with the three strikes rule because it (probably) lacks due process, and Republicans will see it as another example of American sovereignty being hurt. I don't see this being ratified, therefore the US will probably not sign on to it.
I don't mod any consoles mainly because I don't own any, thank you very much. Actually, I have looked this stuff up and yes, it is legal for me to back up software I have legally bought for personal use. And I didn't read that on wikipedia. I read it on the patent office website. http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-digital.html#backup
The best I'm doing with my time is getting a Ph.D. in a time when my country is very short of scientists.
No one has the right to demand replacements, but making backup copies of your own media is a right called fair use. The fact that you don't know this shows just how good a job the various corporations have done in brainwashing us to think that all copying is piracy.
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The neural nets from the 60s (perceptrons) were 2 layered networks that lacked inhibition, sparse connectivity, self-organization, and were prone to catastrophic interference. They were rubbish compared to what we have now, but a necessary step along the way. One of my biggest resentments towards AI researchers is that they use arguments from the 60s that were solved/refuted by psychologists and neuroscientists in the 80s.
Most computational neuroscientists are not interested in whole brain simulation. So while those that are have some good stabs at modeling various invertebrates and insects, it isn't fair to talk about modeling neurons in terms of a complete nervous system. Most models are very small scale (one or two neurons) for learning about ion channels, neurochemistry, etc or large scale, such as the visual system. With these models, you can make predictions about the effects of drugs (at the synapse) or about large scale brain damage (visual or memory systems). Granted, most people in comp neuro do not consider themselves to be AI researchers, but more like theoretical physicists: build the models, be they mathematical or neural, and use them for experimental predictions.
You raise a good point about learning. A problem with AI researchers is that they are scared of neural networks for reasons that have been solved since the 1980s, and are stuck with expert systems or other "symbol manipulating" programs. The problem with these programs is that they *suck* at learning. I really think that if the AI community looked at neural nets more often they would get closer to figuring this language thing out. With billions and billions of sentences it is hard to create a good system using the aforementioned techniques.
Actually, I have to wonder about this. I got into computers because of gaming (ie what parts do I need, how to troubleshoot problems, etc) and never had the latest console until my brother got a PS2 when I was 17. I can't help but wonder that if my parents had bought me an N64 instead of a PC for the family that Christmas if I would be where I am now.
"Datum" is the singular form of "Data", not anecdotal evidence.
Good article, but it talks about the media attention and does not discuss law enforcement with regards to the Catholic church or schoolteachers. What I mean to ask is this: Do principles cover up the actions of abusive teachers in the same way that bishops and cardinals do for abusive priests? Do they just transfer them to another school district like it is another parish? I wouldn't think so.
Had it been anything other than a church it would have been dealt with much more severely by outside powers.
I can say the same thing for half the bands I listen to as well. It's better for the band to lose a nickel on the album and make a few dollars at the concert I go to later. Does the RIAA care? Nope.
They haven't pulled mine yet! Maybe my crappy rip has something to do with it, or low view count.
http://www.youtube.com/user/RockoTDF#p/a/u/0/ZTEQmipAvIM
Official release....as opposed to an early leak version, or the trace remixes, or what?
I think in the long run Alt Tabbing away from /. is a more useful skill to one's career than knowing only Java.
The problem with those problems is that they are totally untestable. Everything (almost literally) has been correlated with ADHD or autism. For the latter there is specifically a study showing that rainfall during pregnancy (IIRC it was pregnancy) correlated with it, as well as having linoleum floors in your kitchen. The list goes on.
You can do animal models with the neuroendocrinological stuff, but those are also controversial for reasons of realism.
Speaking of diagnoses, the next DSM (handbook of mental disorders used by practitioners) may have Asperger's removed due to overdiagnosis. It is quite controversial in both psychology and psychiatry, because despite being an abused label it still exists. Other posters have mentioned how overdiagnosis hurts them, and this is probably the most shining example. Doctors are now expected to just say "He's different" or "She's full blown autistic", yet they know that Autism is a spectrum and that everyone is on it to some extent
Another thing about sports is energy. Kids can pay attention if they aren't always full of energy and ready to jump around. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a correlation between schools without recess anymore and ADHD cases.
It's called Rugby, dude.
He said he ate glass, ergo it was a joke.
The problem is that teachers and pediatricians are having too much of a say in pills for children. If only psychiatrists were allowed to prescribe psychoactive medication I wouldn't be surprised if we turned into less of a pill driven culture.
Yeah, because my parents *never* saw the flag draped coffins coming back from Vietnam, and my grandmother growing up in England during WWII completely missed the blitz.
Sarcasm aside, the world has always been a crazy place, and to say that kids today have to deal with terrorism and all that is really no different from past generations. I do agree with your general points though. And by the way, there is really no point in medicating autism. It's kind of like trying to give people pills for Down's Syndrome.
Was this doctor a pediatrician/general practitioner, someone in the education system, or a psychiatrist? I have noticed a trend (albeit anecdotal) of complaints about children on meds being targeted at doctors without proper behavioral/mental health training.
Treaties have to be ratified by the senate. Many senators will want to pass it (I assume) but you can expect others on both sides of the aisle to have some objections. Democrats will likely have problems with the three strikes rule because it (probably) lacks due process, and Republicans will see it as another example of American sovereignty being hurt. I don't see this being ratified, therefore the US will probably not sign on to it.
I don't mod any consoles mainly because I don't own any, thank you very much. Actually, I have looked this stuff up and yes, it is legal for me to back up software I have legally bought for personal use. And I didn't read that on wikipedia. I read it on the patent office website. http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-digital.html#backup
The best I'm doing with my time is getting a Ph.D. in a time when my country is very short of scientists.
No one has the right to demand replacements, but making backup copies of your own media is a right called fair use. The fact that you don't know this shows just how good a job the various corporations have done in brainwashing us to think that all copying is piracy.
Touche.
This will be worse if he has his Katana. http://xkcd.com/344/
My point was that if you use your equipment *legally* they won't treat you like a criminal.